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7/12/2013

This article discusses the concept of attention blindness and provides insights on how to think like Sherlock Holmes to overcome it. It emphasizes the importance of actively observing the details of the environment and being mindful of one's own thought processes. The article provides concrete examples from Sherlock Holmes stories to illustrate the detective's keen ability to observe and deduce. It also suggests practical exercises to improve observation skills, such as focusing on one specific sense at a time and engaging in deliberate observation. By adopting Sherlock Holmes' mindset, the article argues that individuals can enhance their ability to perceive and interpret the world.

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